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Nick Stanforth

Earn money sustainably - but how!

Nick Stanforth is a business thought leader, strategy consultant, and internationally sought-after speaker on values-based entrepreneurship, sustainable economy, and ethical transformation with impact. He demonstrates that "doing the right thing" can not only be possible but also highly profitable economically – when attitude and action are aligned. With his team, he applies the principle of "better roughly right than precisely wrong" to help companies connect their social mission with business excellence. Nick Stanforth captivates audiences with storytelling, best practices, and an inspiring motto: "Start less, finish more." As an expert in sustainable and socially responsible business leadership, with decades of experience in strategy, CSR, and ethical transformation, he is ideal for leadership days, CSR congresses, values forums, and transformation events. Book Nick Stanforth now for impactful insights at the intersection of responsibility and business success.

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Responsibility Pays Off: Nick Stanforth Makes Business and Ethics Work Together Successfully

Nick Stanforth is a business thought leader, strategy consultant, and internationally sought-after speaker on values-driven entrepreneurship, sustainable business practices, and impactful ethical transformation. He proves that “doing the right thing” is not only possible—but can be highly profitable when values and actions are aligned.

From Intention to Outcome: Sustainable Business with Substance

What many companies merely promise, Nick Stanforth puts into practice—together with his team, across industries, and for decades. He helps organizations align their social and ethical aspirations with operational excellence. Guided by the principle “Better roughly right than precisely wrong,” he supports businesses in answering big questions pragmatically—and implementing them effectively.

Inspiring. Accessible. Actionable.

Whether on stage, in podcasts, or in workshops, Nick Stanforth captivates with powerful storytelling, best practices, and a mindset that inspires without preaching. His motto: “Start less, finish more.”—a call for clear priorities, intentional focus, and sustainable impact. The result: impulses that inspire real change and drive immediate action.

Why Nick Stanforth Is the Ideal Speaker for Your Event

Expert in sustainable & socially responsible business leadership
Decades of experience in strategy, CSR & ethical transformation
Inspiring speaker with high relevance for business & society
Embodies values, courage & practical solutions for companies of all sizes
Ideal for leadership days, CSR summits, values-driven forums & transformation events

Book Nick Stanforth now—for powerful insights at the intersection of responsibility and economic success.

Topics

It's OK, it's all on the way - Everything we need to save the world has already been invented

ZDF - Pollution facts, figures and data.
RTL - guess, deceive, lie. The fake news of environmental pollution.
What solutions are available, since when and how much they actually help.
Why cooperation and collaboration are the key to success.
What else we can and should all do to benefit.

The Bottom Line About ESG - If it doesn't make money, it's just not sustainable!

How do you ensure that ESG brings benefits rather than just administrative burdens.
How to avoid falling into the greenwashing and soulwashing trap.
How to profitably embed “doing the right thing” in your business model.
How to turn good intentions in theory into great results in practice.

The SCOPE III Impact (1+3 = 1.5°C) - The hidden potential of supply chains and partner companies

What are Scope 1, 2 & 3, and why Scope 3 will soon be relevant for your company.
The benefits of a holistic approach.
Success stories and strategies to involve partner companies in your CSR project.

Do good and talk about it! - Be the company you already describe on your website
Simple tips, life hacks and practical examples in response to the following questions:

How many of your employees know how you describe your company on your website?
How many of these employees experience these resolutions on a day-to-day basis and how many act accordingly?
How many of your customers know what great things you do?
How to turn good intentions in theory into great results in practice

Further topics:

Set Better Goals - Not rocket science, but achieved together
Sustainable Impact - Doing the right thing right
Winners have the goal in mind, not the obstacles

References & Press

Extract of company references:

Daimler Trucks, TUI, Ikea, VOITH, Fresenius Kabi, Sartorius, Qiagen, Burda Forward, SECANDA, Andros, Develey, Mautner Markhof, Denios, MS Powertrain, Cteam, Havi Logistics

“Casual, but never negligent.”
Oliver Eckert, CEO at BurdaForward and Co-CEO at BurdaVerlag
(Focus Online, Chip.de, Finanzen 100, netmoms, The Weather Channel...)

“We have already changed and are already thinking much more as a TEAM.”
Simon, Pharma Group

“If you consider the maintenance costs of a large organization, it immediately becomes clear that the ROI* is achieved quickly if decisions are made faster or even if only 10% of the teams focus on the right thing”

Alessandro Petazzi, Member of and Strategic Advisor to TUI Musement Board

“I think we are now more comfortable to talk about our concernes and what should be our priorities...when you bring the team together, you realise a lot of us are thinking the same thing and you think 'how come we never talked about it”
Tatiane, Team Leader IT Infrastructuter, Fresenius Kabi

“We always had lots of bottom-up ideas. Nick and his team have helped us to decide
which ones to follow.”

Gregor, Global head of CIP, Sartorius

Podcasts

Podcast: Nick Stanforth - Welcome to Progress Voices, the Progress Factors podcast that shines a light on how great companies are making big moves towards a more responsible world.

Progress Voices in the Earth Circle

Welcome to Progress Voices, the Progress Factors podcast that shines a light on how great companies are making big moves towards a more responsible world.

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Progress Voices on YouTube

Sustainable Aviation Takes Flight! Watch e-Genius achieve world firsts in green aviation! Progress Factors 51 subscribers Subscribe

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Presentation types

Factual presentation
Impulses and motivation
Audience interaction
Online lecture
Practical relevance
Business talk
Interview

Nick Stanforth

Earn money sustainably - but how!